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10 Best Places to Drink in Cardiff

From Victorian ale houses to craft beer bars, Cardiff's drinking scene punches well above its weight for a capital city.

No. 01
The Zerodegrees
Brewpub · Westgate Street
House-brewed ales and wood-fired pizza in a buzzing industrial space.
No. 02
Tiny Rebel Cardiff
Craft Beer Bar · Westgate Street
Bold, award-winning Welsh craft beers poured in a colourful, lively setting.
No. 03
The Arcadian
Traditional Pub · The Arcades
A proper Cardiff local tucked inside one of the city's beloved Victorian arcades.
No. 04
The Dead Canary
Cocktail Bar · Customhouse Street
Inventive cocktails served in a moody, intimate basement that rewards the curious.
No. 05
Brewdog Cardiff
Craft Beer Bar · St Mary Street
Rotating taps of punchy craft beers in a reliable spot on the main strip.

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No. 06
The Prince of Wales
Historic Pub · St Mary Street
A grand Wetherspoon conversion with striking Victorian interiors and wallet-friendly pints.
No. 07
The Cornerhouse
Bar and Kitchen · Cardiff Bay
Relaxed waterfront drinking with great food and views over the Bay.
No. 08
Porters
Ale House · Cardiff Central
A no-nonsense real ale pub that serious beer drinkers return to again and again.
No. 09
The Botanist
Cocktail Bar · The Hayes
Tree-filled interiors and botanical cocktails make this a reliable Cardiff favourite.
No. 10
Revolution Cardiff
Vodka Bar · The Hayes
High-energy cocktails and a late crowd keep this Hayes favourite consistently packed.
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